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May 13, 2023

Can the Knicks do it again?

The Knicks staved off elimination with a 112-103 win over the Heat on Wednesday night, thanks to a virtuoso 38-point performance by Jalen Brunson.

Now, the Knicks have to repeat that performance in South Beach with the team still trailing the series 3-2.

Follow along for all of the The Post’s live updates throughout the game.

What you need to know

Jalen Brunson’s heroic night for Knicks spoiled by late turnover: ‘unacceptable’

By Zach Braziller

Ultimately, it wasn’t good enough.

Not his 41 points. Not his five made 3-pointers. Not the 45 gutty minutes he played.

Jalen Brunson was heroic in defeat, two days after he played every second in a season-saving win.

He couldn’t extend the Knicks’ season any longer, his first year in orange and blue ending at Kaseya Center in a heartbreaking, 96-92 loss to the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Brunson did everything he could, on a night when his teammates mostly didn’t have it.

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Knicks couldn’t survive two minutes without Jalen Brunson in Game 6 loss

By Brian Lewis

MIAMI — Jalen Brunson didn’t sit for a single second Wednesday night as the Knicks saved their season by beating the Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

They lost their season during a two-minute span without Brunson on Friday.

The Heat, thoroughly outplayed by a dominant Brunson in the first quarter, went on an 8-0 blitz as soon as the star guard finally got a breather in the second.

Miami, which had been down as many as 14 points, took the lead and went on to eliminate the Knicks with a 96-92 Game 6 victory.

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Julius Randle not making excuses

By Jared Schwartz

Julius Randle didn't use his ankle injury as an excuse for his poor performances in the second round.

Julius Randle was asked if his ankle impacted his play at all during the series:

"I'm not one to make excuses" pic.twitter.com/3bMQlI5DXJ

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 13, 2023

Josh Hart tweets appreciation

By Jared Schwartz

Josh Hart took to Twitter to post orange and blue hearts following the Knicks' elimination.

Hart has a player option this offseason, but it seems likely that he will return to the Knicks.

🧡💙

— Josh Hart (@joshhart) May 13, 2023

RJ Barrett takes blame

By Jared Schwartz

RJ Barrett acknowledged his brutal performance as the Knicks were eliminated in Game 6.

Barrett finished with 11 points on a woeful 1-of-10 shooting from the field, missing all three 3-pointers he attempted.

Barrett also committed three turnovers.

RJ Barrett assesses his play from today:

"Terrible. I'm very disappointed in how I played today. It's a lot right now. You fight for something and you want something so bad. Today I personally did not play my best" pic.twitter.com/kKlzUsdYNh

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 13, 2023

Erik Spoelstra praises Jalen Brunson

By Jared Schwartz

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took a moment to praise Jalen Brunson postgame.

And express his bewilderment at Brunson not being named an All-Star this season.

Spo on Jalen Brunson (41 points in Game 6): “How’s that dude not an All-Star or All-NBA?…He should be on one of those teams. I wish he were still out West. Man you gotta respect him as a competitor…He’s got an iron will. There’s something about these Villanova guys, they’re as… pic.twitter.com/pVH1UpVh4e

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 13, 2023

Evan Fournier on his Knicks future

By Jared Schwartz

It's safe to say Evan Fournier doesn't expect to be back with the Knicks next year.

Evan Fournier says he would be shocked if he was back. #knicks

— Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) May 13, 2023

Tom Thibodeau on disappointment

By Jared Schwartz

Tom Thibodeau was asked about the disappointment level after the Knicks' season came to an end:

"We were one of the final 8 teams and that's not the goal. There is a lot of work to be done and we understand that... let's use this as motivation to move forward and get better "

- Tom Thibodeau when asked what the disappointment was like following the game pic.twitter.com/p1GD5O7Z6l

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 13, 2023

Ben Stiller shows support

By Jared Schwartz

Ben Stiller, who is a big-time Knicks fan, took a moment to express his gratitude for what the Knicks accomplished this year.

Love the #KNICKS. What a special team.

Grateful for this year and this season.

Can’t wait for next season. But I will. And will tweet a lot less till then.#LETSGOKNICKS

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) May 13, 2023

Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson

By Jared Schwartz

Jalen Brunson was heroic for the Knicks throughout their postseason run.

Here's what Tom Thibodeau had to say about Brunson's performances following the Knicks' elimination:

Tom Thibodeau praises Jalen Brunson's play in the playoffs:

"He is never satisfied and that's what I respect about him" pic.twitter.com/SHoQIYkpJM

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 13, 2023

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